If you were to have a terminal illness...

[Lily Adler]

Would you tell people about it or wait until your deathbed?

 

[Captain Tired]

Well I'd need to give at least three weeks notice to my workplace, so

 

[blueharvest]

I'd probably wait until my deathbed before I told anyone.

 

[Babillygunn]

I’d tell everyone so that I could quit my work early and do some living.

 

[Iceman]

I’ve seen other people recently who waited a long time and were then very selective who they told slowly. I’d tell immediate family and best friends straightaway and then wait to process it for a bit. Still soon after would talk to everyone before it’s too late (essentially “thanks for making my life better” to everyone). Never know when a terminal illness will take a turn.

Better even to say everything you want to say now (been doing that with family for years) rather than wait for a trigger which might not give time (like a fatal heart attack).

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

I'm telling everyone fairly soon. Whoever wants closure can get closure.

 

[squeekness]

I’ve seen other people recently who waited a long time and were then very selective who they told slowly. I’d tell immediate family and best friends straightaway and then wait to process it for a bit. Still soon after would talk to everyone before it’s too late (essentially “thanks for making my life better” to everyone). Never know when a terminal illness will take a turn.

Better even to say everything you want to say now (been doing that with family for years) rather than wait for a trigger which might not give time (like a fatal heart attack).

This is my idea as well. I think the more time you give Family and friends the softer the blow. I was glad I was able to help my mom and grandmother through their trials. I felt like my helping them let them know they were loved.